Glacier Basin Campground
Along Bear Lake Road with shuttle access to premier alpine lake trailheads.
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Booking Difficulty & Cancellation Patterns
Rolling 6-month window at 8:00 AM MT on the 1st of each month.
48–72 hours prior.
Located on Bear Lake Road. Free park shuttle picks up right at the campground entrance with direct service to Bear Lake and Glacier Gorge trailheads.
Plan B Strategy: Nearby Legal Backup Spots
If all Recreation.gov sites are booked and your sniper alert hasn't caught an opening yet, here are verified legal alternatives nearby:
Roosevelt National Forest (Hwy 7)
Dispersed camping near Meeker Park and Peaceful Valley.
State Forest State Park
Camping on the west side of the Continental Divide near Cameron Pass.
Campground Regulations & Rules
Permitted on parking pad.
Mandatory bear storage boxes at every site.
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the shuttle bus stop at Glacier Basin? ▾
Yes, the Bear Lake Route shuttle stops directly at Glacier Basin, saving you the hassle of driving to packed trailhead parking lots.